Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Dogs
Allergy
Not Available
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX crenata
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Box Leaved Holly
Beehive Japanese Holly
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Japanese Holly
चक्र फूल
In German
japanische Holly
Sternanis
In French
houx japonais
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
acebo japonés
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Holly
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Holly japonês
Star Anise
In Polish
japoński Holly
Anyż
In Latin
Holly Italica
Star Anise
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Illiciales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Illicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Illicioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Holly and Star Anise
Season and care of Japanese Holly and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Holly and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Holly is Clay, Loam and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Holly and Star Anise Physical Information
Japanese Holly and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Holly height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Holly and Star Anise are as follows:
Japanese Holly flower color: White and Light Green
Japanese Holly leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Japanese Holly and Star Anise
Care of Japanese Holly and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.